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Friday, 3 February 2017

Rita Dominic Is Benevolent As She Offers N100,000 To Her Instagram Followers

Ace actress, Rita Dominic who is excited about having 2 million followers on Instagram gave out N50, 000 each to two of her followers on Instagram.

She announced this on her Instagram page.

“#2millionkisses to you and you.. I was meant to do this weeks ago but I was on set. Thanks for hanging in there with me, I appreciate it greatly.. Times are rough now my people but I would like to sow a small seed in the lives of two of my followers.. The first two people to answer both questions correctly will get 50,000 Naira each transferred to their Nigerian bank account.
1. What is the name of the film I played two characters a man and a woman?

2. I am in a film that is opening in cinemas this Friday 3rd, what is the name of the film?”

Funke Akindele & Yemi Alade Stay Winning As They Are Nominated For Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2017

Popular actress and producer, Funke Akindele-Bello and Award winning singer, Yemi Alade have been nominated at this year’s Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2017, the only live event where kids’ votes count and the biggest stars of the day line up to get slimed.

Celebrating kids’ favourites from across the worlds of film, television, music and pop culture. Yemi Alade and Funke Akindele-Bello have been nominated alongside Trevor Noah, Lupita Nyong’o, Pearl Thusi and Wayde van Niekerk in the “Favourite African Star” category.

Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos confirmed Friday that he would be stepping down.This signals the end to his 37-year long reign.Jose named Joao Lourenco as his successor.

Dos Santos told a meeting of the ruling MPLA party in Luanda that “the party approved the name of the candidate heading the list in the August elections as (Defence Minister) Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco.”

Kemi Adetiba's Full Amazing TW Magazine Shoot

See some amazing shots for TW magazine by Kemi Adetiba below:

All seems to be set for the planned nationwide protest by popular music icon, Tuface Idibia.This is just as the award-winning singer has now announced the dress code for the protest.As shared on his Instagram page, the ‘African Queen’ crooner said the dress code will be anything with a touch of green.He posted this on his IG page.

See below;

A pupil of Victory International Nursery and Primary School, Daudu in Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state has been reported dead after a section of a block of two classrooms collapsed on Tuesday.The 7-year-old victim, Nyom Godwin was said to have died on the spot while about four others sustained injuries.

The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the death of a pregnant woman and her son after a kerosene explosion in Ngenevu axis of Coal Camp within Enugu metropolis.The command’s spokesman, Mr Ebere Amaraizu, disclosed this in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Enugu.

Citizens of Southern African nation, Zimbabwe have reportedly been asked to make provision of at least 150 cattle towards the celebration of president Robert Mugabe’s coming birthday as he turns 93 on February 21.Mugabe has been in power since 1980 when the country gained independence from Britain.

He is also known for extravagant birthday party, which usually would run into millions of dollars.

The state-owned Herald newspaper revealed that this year’s birthday bash organisers said they aimed at realizing at least 150 heads of cattle to serve about 100 000 guests at the occasion.

Femi Kuti, eldest son of legend Fela Kuti has said he is not in support of 2face’s nationwide protest slated for Monday, February 6.While performing at the Afrika Shrine, Femi said gave his reasons for not supporting the rally.

He disclosed that 2face had come to him to request the use of the Shrine on Sunday in preparation of the protest on Monday, February 6.

The Police in Kaduna State said it has arrested 5 suspects allegedly planning to attack a remote area in Southern Kaduna.

Commissioner of Police, Mr. Agyole Abbey, made the disclosure while presenting the suspects to newsmen on Friday in Kaduna.

Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick on Thursday quit US President Donald Trump’s business advisory group, as a movement grew to dump the ride-sharing service because of his connection to the new administration.

Kalanick said in an email to Uber employees that he spoke briefly with Trump about the president’s recent executive order restricting immigration, saying he told him he would not be able to participate on his economic council.

Beyoncé’s pregnancy has set the media abuzz since the music star made the announcement on Wednesday.

Bey made the announcement on Instagram with a photo that has now gotten over 8million likes and she then shared nude maternity photos as well as photos documenting her pregnancy for Blue Ivy.

Now, the mum to be has shared a beautiful poem, titled “I Have Three Hearts” with words by Warsan Shire, for her twins.

Read the poem below.

Yoruba film producer Seun Egbegbe

Barely two months after he was arrested and remanded in Kirikiri Prisons for alleged N2.4 million theft, prominent Yoruba film producer, Seun Egbegbe, was again arrested yesterday for N10 million fraud.The suspect was arrested after he allegedly attempted to defraud a Bureau De Change (BDC) operator of N10 million at the Gbagada area of Lagos.

A 31-yer-old repentant Boko Haram member, Muhammad Abubakar, on Thursday disclosed that some members of the terrorist group chopped off his hand and leg because he was planning to surrender and quit the battle in Sambisa forest.

The repentant terrorist made the disclosure while addressing journalists during a press conference in Maiduguri, Borno State.

The former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to late Gen. Sani Abacha, Major Al-Mustapha (rtd) has revealed that he has a letter in his possession that will assist the Supreme Court Judges in the Kudirat Abiola murder case being brought against him by the Lagos state government.

Al-Mustapha in an interview with TV 360, said from the moment his boss died, charges were contrived and proffered against him as an attempt to nail him. This is even as he said the option to deal with him was to ‘’elongate his torture till he perishes naturally.

Charity Mumba, a 29-year-old Zambian woman, tied the knot with 92-year-old South African Peter Grooves.Mr Grooves, has been described as a ‘very wealthy’ after making his fortune in stocks and shares but the total extent of his wealth has not been clarified.

Their wedding follows a spate of marriages in South Africa, where there has been a reported trend of young Zambian women traveling to the country in search of wealthy, elderly husbands.

Maje Ayida, Toke Makinwa’s estranged husband has hired British lawyers to sue Toke Makinwa over her book ‘On Becoming’.Maje said it “is untrue that he gave Toke Makinwa a sexually transmitted disease in the past or at any stage in their relationship. It is also highly misleading”.

Maje’s lawyers have also sent the on-air-personality, a “letter of demand” which says Toke Makinwa’s book contains “defamatory words”, The Cable reports.

Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho has reached an agreement with Barcelona to return to the club in an ambassador role, it was confirmed on Thursday.The former Brazilian international made over 200 appearances for Barca in a five-year spell at the club after joining from Paris Saint-Germain in 2003.

After helping the Blaugrana win two league titles and a Champions League he left for AC Milan, before winding down his career back in Brazil, with a brief spell in Mexico.

Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) and Donald Trump (L)

Arnold Schwarzenegger has hit out at Donald Trump’s criticism of The Apprentice, asking the President: “Why don’t we switch jobs?”During an annual prayer breakfast, the President went off script and asked faith leaders and foreign dignitaries to “pray for Arnold” as viewing figures for The Apprentice had dropped since the movie star succeeded Mr Trump as the show’s presenter.

Michael Ngadeu and Christian Bassogog both netted in the second half as Cameroon beat Ghana 2-0 in Franceville on Thursday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final.A finely-poised tie remained goalless until the 72nd minute, when Ghana goalkeeper Razak Brimah failed to deal with a free-kick into his area and John Boye’s weak defensive header merely served as an assist for Ngadeu to control and fire home.

Pharrell Williams And Wife Helen Lasichanh's Welcomes Triplets

Pharrell Williams and wife Helen Lasichanh’s triplets are two boys and a girl, his brother exclusively told DailyMail.com today.

The couple, who already have an eight-year-old son Rocket, shared the happy news with fans that Helen had given birth to the babies earlier this month.

David Williams, Pharrell’s half-brother from his father’s first marriage, also told DailyMail.com that the babies had been born in Los Angeles but said that he had been sworn to secrecy on their names.

Following the reported abduction of two ladies and a man in Abuja, the three persons, Veronica Otogo, Bisola Mohammed, and Damilola Oribuyaku, who were earlier declared missing have been confirmed to have been kidnapped.

The kidnappers of the three missing persons have however made a demand of $300,000 from the families of the victims.

Priscilla

A Nigerian woman named Priscilla, has incurred a debt of more than 500,000 pounds for giving birth to a set of quadruplets in one of the largest hospitals in the UK, says report.Priscilla 43, was returning to Nigeria through London when she started having contractions shortly after landing at Heathrow airport in November 2016, three months to her Expected Day of Delivery (EDD).

The former President and First Lady were spotted enjoying lunch with Sir Richard Branson and his family on the island of Anegada.After eight long years as the leader of the free world, Barack Obama has been enjoying some well earned down time.

Many households in Kano, previously using cooking gas, say they have now resorted to coal stoves due to the hike in the price of the commodity.The prices of kerosene and cooking gas have jumped astronomically in recent times, resulting to many families falling back to cheaper alternatives, including firewood.

Apple has been replaced by Google as the world’s most valuable brand, according to new rankings.The Global 500 research, compiled annually by business valuation company Brand Finance, looks at how much a firm’s brand is likely to be worth in terms of money and power over the coming months, based on categories including emotional connection, financial stability and sustainability.

Sonia Morales Ogbonna, IK Ogbonna’s Columbian wife took to Instagram to reveal what displeases her most about Nigeria.

The mother of one wrote:

Lagos State Police Commissioner Fatai Owoseni

Lagos State Police Commissioner Fatai Owoseni on Wednesday said he will not allow the planned protest against the Federal Government slated for February 5 to hold in the state.Popular musician, TuFace Idibia, who joined the call for protest by some concerned Nigerians over the state of the nation, had used his social media platforms to appeal to his supporters to join the movement.

Shamushdeen Mohammed

Shamsudeen Mohammed, the son of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Bala Mohammed, has been accused of paying N1 billion cash for plots of land and houses by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.The EFCC leveled the allegations against Shamsudeen in a statement of claim it made against him in a suit.

An Omi-Adio Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan on Wednesday ordered the remand of six men over the alleged murder of Anthony Okeyin , the Commandant, Command Day Secondary School, Apata, Ibadan.

The defendants- Solomon Agada-Emmanuel, 20; Taiwo Adeniyi, 33; Kehinde Bibisoye, 27; Andrew Ewere , 25; Udobata Orusa-Uzi, 28, and Ephraim Obi, 38 – were arraigned on charges bordering on conspiracy, robbery and murder.

Jose Mourinho's son,Jose Mario Mourinho Jnr.turns 17 year-Old today and his dad sent a message on IG to congratulate his son.
Jose Mario Mourinho Jnr. has 2 year schorlaship deal with Fulham alongside his mother,Matilde.He has played in Chelsea and Real Madrid Youth teams as a goalkeeper.Happy birthday young Jose.

See his dad's IG message below:

Two persons were burnt to death and two others sustained injuries when a gas plant exploded at Nkwelle-Ezunka in Oyi local government area of Anambra State.Two houses close to the gas plant, including personal belongings of the tenants, were also burnt to ashes.

From curing cancer and getting you high, to transforming an amphibian into a handsome prince, the effects of licking or kissing a toad have endured centuries of legendary status.

These creatures have long been used in traditional folk medicine, with claims they produce substances that cure infections, alleviate pain, and even fight Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, tuesday said the federal government has directed all its foreign missions abroad to commence a 48-hour visa issuance programme to those willing to do business in Nigeria.

He said by the latest directive, bottlenecks associated with visa issuance in all its foreign missions should be discontinued in order to make it easy for potential investors to come into Nigeria and do businesses.

The Assistant Surveyor-General of Taraba State, Mr Zakari Bakari and four other officials, had been killed by bandits in Cameroon.The State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Mr. Silas Sanga, on Wednesday in Yola said that Bakari together with an official of the UN and some staff of National Boundary Commission were killed in Koncha village in Cameroon.

Roberto Firmino attended Liverpool Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has been fined £20,000 and banned from driving for a year after admitting drink-driving at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court.Firmino was pulled over by police while driving his Range Rover in Liverpool city centre on Christmas Eve last year.The 25-year-old was breathalysed and later charged with drink-driving.

The Nigerian Navy said on Wednesday that it seized 810,725 metric tonnes of stolen crude in 2016 alone.The service also seized 1,078,104 metric tonnes of illegally-refined diesel last year and destroyed 181 illegal refineries.It also arrested 33 vessels.The Navy put the financial worth of the seized crude oil and diesel at N420.1billion, excluding the value of vessels, boats and vehicles seized by them.

Yemi Alade ushered in the new month with an eccentric photo. She shared the amazing photo above and wrote; ‘New Month Re-newed Grace!!!
#zizicardow
#juongerald
#abc
#abcRelaxer’

Wednesday, 1 February 2017

Dede Mabiaku Storms Out Of Radio Interview After Being Told to ‘Shut Up’ By Femi Adesina

Veteran musician, Dede Mabiaku, on Monday walked out of an interview on Lagos Talks FM 93.1, after the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr. Femi Adesina, had reportedly told him to “shut up”.

Femi Adesina, who is a staunch supporter of the Buhari-led government, is popular for labeling Buhari’s critics “wailers”.

A video of the interview, which has now gone viral, showed the heated discussion after which Dede walked out.

Trump Picks Conservative Neil Gorsuch For Supreme Court

US Justice Neil Gorsuch

US President Donald Trump has nominated Neil Gorsuch to the US Supreme Court, picking the 49-year-old to restore the court’s conservative majority and shape rulings on divisive issues such as abortion, gun control, the death penalty and religious rights.

The Colorado native faces a potentially contentious confirmation battle in the US Senate after Republicans last year refused to consider Democratic President Barack Obama’s nominee to fill the vacancy caused by the February 2016 death of conservative justice Antonin Scalia.

The King and Queen of the Hip-Hop culture,Jay Z and Beyonce are expecting twins soon.Beyonce placed this good news in her IG page few minutes ago.We are happy for them.
See Beyonce's message and comments from her fans below:

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has in defence of the president and his daughter’s wedding which held some weeks ago countered claims which suggest that the president threw an extravagant event for his daughter.

Recall that the president’s daughter, Zahra Buhari got married in December to billionaire businessman, Mohammed Indimi’s son, Ahmed.

Five Star Music has re-arrested former artiste, Harrysong and his manager, Desmond Ike, LIB reports.According to the news platform, an eyewitness at the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan where they were locked disclosed this.The duo reportedly spent the night in police custody.

No fewer than 83 Nigerians are expected to arrive in the country on Wednesday (today) following their deportation from the United Kingdom.The PUNCH gathered that among those to be deported were residents whose documents had expired and prisoners whose terms of imprisonment were nearing completion.The spokesperson for the National Emergency Management Agency, South-West Zone, Ibrahim Farinloye, said the deportees were expected to be in the country at 5am.

Friday, 3 February 2017

Thursday, 2 February 2017

The former President and First Lady were spotted enjoying lunch with Sir Richard Branson and his family on the island of Anegada.After eight long years as the leader of the free world, Barack Obama has been enjoying some well earned down time.

Wednesday, 1 February 2017